Starting Blocks
It is an initiative of the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). ACECQA is an independent national authority that assists governments in implementing the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care.
Vision and mission
Choosing the right early childhood education and care service is one of the most important decisions families make.
StartingBlocks.gov.au is your first step into early childhood education and outside school hours care. Visit Australia's free government website for families and communities to find and compare services by quality ratings, fees, vacancies and inclusions.
How StartingBlocks.gov.au can help
StartingBlocks.gov.au is a go-to website for families who want information on starting early childhood education, family day care, preschool or outside school hours care.
Visit the website to:
- find quality early childhood education and care services and learn about their quality ratings
- compare service quality, safety, fees, and vacancies
- calculate your Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
- understand what to expect when starting at an early learning, preschool or outside school hours care service
- find out what can be done at home to encourage your child's learning and development.